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This is a good opportunity for anyone that is after a role with variety and wishes to expand their skills. Including generous pension, Life Assurance, Wellbeing support, additional health related support, season ticket loan, Summer Party, Christmas lunch and more!
A professional membership body is hiring for a Reception and Office Assistant to provide reception duties and general assistance with the running of the office.
Main responsibilities:
You will respond promptly to incoming calls, faxes and emails, efficiently forwarding them to the appropriate recipient. You will monitor stationary stock levels, submit and record catering orders, ensure general office duties are carried out when scheduled, process incoming and outgoing post within an agreed timeframe, ensure administration procedures and related documents are kept up-to-date, monitor office usage, manage meeting room bookings, and ensure rooms are ready for use at all times. You will also provide administrative support to the Head of Support Services where required. Support on office Health and Safety plus risk assessments.
Requirements:
- Experience providing reception duties and general administrative support
- Welcoming, friendly and clear communication skills face to face and phone
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload and work under pressure
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ideally some exposure to office Health and Safety related assessment tasks
- Experience interacting with office contractors and facilities suppliers
- After a 5 days in the office role, 8:30am – 4.30pm
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn’t quite right for you, please do check out our website www.tpp.co.uk and pop your CV over to us!
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About Impetus
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.
We find, fund and build the most promising organisations working with these young people, providing core funding and working shoulder-to-shoulder with their leaders over the long term to help them become stronger.
At Impetus we focus on the critical factors that influence the education and employment outcomes for disadvantaged young people in the UK, working with organisations that have the potential for impact at scale, helping their leaders to deliver lifechanging, benchmark beating, sustained outcomes.
We provide them with the funding and the tools to grow and deliver on their promises to the young people they serve. We also seek to influence government and the wider sector to back effective support for young people and invest with other like-minded organisations to tackle the most difficult and under-supported challenges.
We are resolutely focused on outcomes and impact, driven by quality evidence.
You would be joining a team that is passionate, rigorous, determined, creative and warm. We care deeply for our colleagues, our charity partners and the young people we serve.
Impetus is a registered charity and our charity number is 1152262.
About the team
This is an important role based in a busy Operations team which covers office management, information technology, finance and human resources. The team play a key role in supporting the organisation to achieve its mission of supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed.
The Operations team comprises the Director of Finance and Operations, HR and Learning Manager, Head of Finance, HR Officer, Finance and Operations Assistant and a part time Administrator. Payroll and IT support are outsourced.
About this role
The Executive Assistant (EA) to the Chief Executive at Impetus plays a vital role in providing high-level administrative and project management support to the Chief Executive and ensuring the smooth operating of the Senior Management Team (SMT). The EA acts as a key liaison between the Chief Executive and internal/external stakeholders, managing sensitive information and handling a wide range of administrative and executive support tasks.
This dynamic position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer creative solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Key responsibilities
Executive Support:
- Provide sophisticated calendar management for the Chief Executive.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on all matters pertaining to the Chief Executive, including those of a highly confidential or critical nature.
- Prioritise and determine the appropriate course of action, referral, or response, exercising judgement to reflect the Chief Executive’s style and organisational policy.
- Prioritise inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts; make judgements and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements.
- Anticipate the Chief Executive’s needs (e.g. travel bookings, briefings, preparation time) in advance of meetings, conferences, etc.
- Coordinate all SMT meetings and offsites and assist with staff meetings and events as needed.
- Work closely with the Chief Executive to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
- Act as a "barometer," having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the Chief Executive updated.
- Provide a "gatekeeper" and "gateway" role, providing a bridge for smooth communication between the Chief Executive and staff, demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with the senior management team.
- Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks that facilitate the CEO’s ability to effectively lead the organisation including: assisting with special projects; designing and producing complex documents, reports, and presentations; collecting and preparing information for meetings with staff and outside parties; composing and preparing correspondence; maintaining contact lists; making travel arrangements; and completing expenses.
Governance:
- Act as a liaison and provide support to the Board of Directors.
- Arrange and handle all logistics for Board meetings, sub committees and events: schedule meetings; draft agendas; develop, compile, and distribute presentation materials and record meeting minutes.
Operations Support:
- Support a professional and effective office/remote working environment for Impetus staff.
- Assist the Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) with any ad hoc Operations duties and projects, such as an office move, health and safety reviews, optimising remote and agile working.
- Assist the HR and Learning Manager with HR administration, including straightforward queries, recruitment support and ad hoc projects where needed.
Person specification
Essential:
Qualifications and Experience
- Significant executive support experience, acting as a trusted advisor and support to senior colleague/s (ideally within the charity or not for profit sector).
- Good business acumen and a keen interest and understanding of operations support.
- Excellent technical skills. Experience utilising CRM systems effectively; expert proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to design and edit graphic presentations and materials.
- Exceptional organisational skills and impeccable attention to detail.
- Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround.
- Ability to complete a high volume of tasks and projects with little or no guidance.
- Excellent judgement and problem solving; with the ability to make appropriate, informed decisions regarding priorities and available time.
- Excellent project management and planning skills, including effective contingency planning and responsibility for managing actions, people and priorities.
People and Communication skills
- High degree of proactive professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people, including Board members, senior executives, staff, charity partners, donors, and other external stakeholders.
- Work flexibly, collaboratively and creatively, with the ability to adapt to change, and work effectively as part of a team, remain calm under pressure and support others where required.
- Commitment to a continual focus on improving service to stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience of writing in a variety of formats and communicating complex and sensitive information in a clear, correct, coherent and professional manner.
- Ability to influence and negotiate, presenting arguments or proposals with skill and confidence.
- Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information, dealing with sensitive issues and managing conflict.
Commitment to Impetus’ mission and values
- Ability to act as an ambassador for the organisation.
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion with the ability to execute work with a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens.
Desirable
- Experience working in the charity or not for profit sector.
- Experience working with a not for profit Board.
- A keen interest in youth and/or education sector.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.
We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.
We recognise the importance of a good work/life balance. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, working part-time job shares and other arrangements.
Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.
Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
How to apply
You will need to:
- Complete the online form (including the equal opportunities monitoring form).
- Upload a comprehensive CV and supporting statement.
The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.
As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.
The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 14th July 2025.
Interviews
First round interviews will take place: 21st July 2025.
Second round interviews will take place: 28th July 2025.
You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Personal Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get support to succeed in school, in work and in life.


The Creighton Centre is a well-established local charity based in Hammersmith & Fulham, dedicated to supporting older, disabled, and vulnerable adults. Through a wide range of services, we aim to reduce social isolation and disadvantage by offering practical support, meaningful connections, and emotional wellbeing.
We are currently seeking a compassionate, proactive, and engaging Project Worker to join our Learning Disability Outreach (LDO) team.
You will work directly with adults who have learning disabilities, supporting them to lead more independent, connected, and fulfilling lives. The role involves a mix of 1:1 support, group work, advocacy, casework, and mentoring, as well as helping to deliver a timetable of social activities and workshops.
You will also play a key part in volunteer coordination, helping to ensure a warm and supportive environment for everyone involved.
Empathy, excellent communication skills, and a genuine interest in people are essential.
What We're Looking For
We’re looking for someone who has:
Experience working with people with learning disabilities or in a similar support or community-based setting
A flexible, team-oriented attitude
Confidence leading group activities and supporting individuals
An interest in community development and inclusive practice
A passion for gardening or the outdoors would be a welcome bonus, as the role may involve supporting participants in a small community garden.
To find out more or discuss your experience, please contact:
Joe Robins - Learning Disability Outreach Coordinator - 075878 18591
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a passionate communicator with experience in the charity sector? Do you thrive in a fast-paced digital environment and love crafting compelling content that makes a difference? If so, we want to hear from you! Looking for an Interim Social Media & Media Officer to join a leading UK charity supporting autistic people and their families. This fully remote role is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact while working with a dynamic and supportive team.
Main Duties Social Media
- Manage day-to-day activity across the charity's social media platforms.
- Create engaging, inclusive, and accessible content tailored to a diverse audience.
- Use tools like Sprout Social to schedule posts and monitor engagement.
- Respond to comments and messages in line with safeguarding and brand guidelines.
- Track performance using analytics tools and contribute to content planning.
- Collaborate with teams across the charity to source and share impactful stories.
Media & PR
- Support a busy press office by handling media enquiries and arranging interviews.
- Identify and pitch newsworthy stories to promote the charity's mission.
- Draft social media copy for news stories and monitor media coverage.
- Produce daily updates on media trends and autism-related news.
- Participate in the out-of-hours PR and social media rota (additional pay provided).
- Support the Head of PR and Social Media and Media Manager with ad hoc tasks.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the below: -
- Experience of sprout social and Cision
- Proven experience in a social media /media role within a charity.
- Excellent writing skills with a flair for storytelling and audience engagement.
- Confident using social media management and analytics tools.
- Strong understanding of accessibility and inclusive communication.
- Proactive, organised, and comfortable working independently in a remote setting.
- If this role is of interest, please apply ASAP with an up-to-date word version of your CV highlighting all your relevant experience or get in contact for more information.
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An exciting position has arisen for a Head of Finance to join an excellent Community Foundation on a permanent basis. The postholder will be reporting directly to the CEO and will be part of the executive team, leading a team of 7.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead, manage and improve the Trust’s finance function and provide accurate, timely and relevant financial reports as required by the CEO
- Be the Executive Lead of the Finance Audit and Risk Committee, ensuring timely papers to the CEO and to the Committee and Board as required
- Ensure the provision and reporting of financial accounts, forecasting and large-scale project/programme budgets
- Oversight of the legal and financial statutory processes in line with the Charity Commission and Companies House requirements, including the annual audit
- Allocating tasks for timely responses and keeping all colleagues abreast of progress
- Monitor, cash flow, reserves, analysis of performance against the organisation’s annual business plan and dashboard as it relates to the finance function
- Contribute to the overall leadership of the Trust and to the Trust’s future strategic and operational planning
- Direct line management of 3 staff, indirectly manage 7
- Ensuring an excellent service to all budget managers, enabling them to make effective use of all systems and monitor and manage their income and expenditure
- To attend the Executive Team meetings and provide reports
Successful candidate profile:
- Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
- Significant track record in a Head of Finance / FD role for a Charity
- Experience of implementing enhanced reporting tools
- Experience of cost-effective procurement in line with policy
- Extensive staff management experience
Salary: up to £80,000 per annum + excellent benefits
Working pattern: on site
Hours: 35 per week
Location: West London
Duration: Permanent
Agency Reference Number: J81925
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
Are you looking for a fulfilling & rewarding career?
Vibrance has an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our team. You will join us on a full-time contract and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £45,000- £50,000 pa, plus benefits. The role is based at our head office in Bethnal Green with the option of Hybrid working after a 6-month probationary period.
Vibrance is a registered charity supporting adults with additional needs in London and Essex.
We encourage a working environment that at its core is inclusive, pioneering, and has the highest levels of integrity.
As an employer we are proud to have earned both the Investors in People Silver accreditation and ranked in the Sunday Times ‘Best Companies to work for’ list.
About our Management Accountant role:
The Management Accountant will be pivotal in providing accurate and timely financial information and analysis to support decision-making across our care projects. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to ensure the company’s financial performance is closely monitored and aligned with organisational goals.
You will be responsible for managing time sensitive processes, budgeting, forecasting and providing insights into financial performance. We welcome candidates with a knowledge of the use of AI and other emerging technologies.
You will monitor operational costs and identify areas for cost reduction, ensuring financial controls are in place, proactively providing improvements to procedures and applying sound judgement based on knowledge and experience.
You will build strong and positive relationships with budget holders, senior managers and Heads of Departments, providing the necessary assistance and professional advice to assist them with the financial aspects of their duties. There is an expectation for you to lead on the creation of monthly management packs.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to an organisation that positively affects people’s lives.
What we’re looking for in our ideal Management Accountant:
- Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)
- Highly skilled with Excel and finance packages including Sage 200
- Supportive and willing to learn and develop with a proactive and solutions focused approach
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong understanding of financial controls, budgeting, and forecasting in a multi-site environment.
- Proven experience as a Management Accountant or in a similar financial role, ideally within the healthcare, social care, or similarly regulated sector.
In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, you’ll enjoy:
- A comprehensive training programme
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Pension scheme
- Rewards and recognition for your service
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
- Flexible Working Options (Subject to service requirements)
- Learning & Development
- Mindful Employer
- Positive about Disability
- DBS online applications paid by Vibrance
- Long Service Awards
Vibrance welcomes applications from all sections of the community including from people with disabilities. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who satisfy the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
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Do you want to work with a vibrant, dynamic and youth driven organisation that is committed to creating healthy futures for British children by improving the food system? Join us as our Programme Executive and contribute to our journey to help make the food system healthier and fairer.
Role Description
The Programmes Executive plays a key role supporting our community of schools during their time on the programme across the school year. They will support the design and delivery of Bite Back in Schools to ensure the best possible user experience for young people, their teachers and their schools, and to ensure the programme makes the greatest possible impact within the project timeline.
The Programmes Executive will report to the Programmes Manager, and will work closely with colleagues across Bite Back, in particular with our comms, digital, youth and policy teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Relationship management
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Provide ongoing support to schools throughout their time on the programme, building strong working relationships with participating schools.
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Support communication with all schools, providing a point of contact for the coordinator and lead teacher in each school.
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Support monitoring and evaluation through creation of surveys, ensuring completion of baseline and end of year surveys, and analysis of data submitted (working with our Evaluation Manager).
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Lead the planning, creation, and distribution of our termly newsletter, highlighting school achievements, amplifying youth voices, and inspiring action across our network.
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Provide timely responses to school queries, manage a shared inbox and alert the Programmes Manager of any potential risks.
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Proactively seek feedback from teachers and young people on our programmes
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Ensure opportunities for schools to engage in at least two one-on-one meetings with our team during the school year.
Community management
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Celebrate and share examples of best practice and impactful social action projects amongst our community of schools.
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Deliver training and webinars for schools.
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Manage and grow engagement with school groups through our social media platforms, fostering a sense of community and promoting active participation.
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Grow our movement - supporting the recruitment of future cohorts by promoting the Bite Back in Schools programme, distributing recruitment comms, holding set up calls with interested schools, and guiding schools through the application and enrolment process, working closely with the Programmes Manager on the design of these processes.
Programme delivery
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Schedule and organise visits to schools, agreeing agendas with the schools in advance to include elements including meeting pupils and teachers, leading feedback sessions and focus groups and supporting the development of their social action campaigns.
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Schedule and deliver assemblies with schools partaking in the programme.
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Ensure schools submit invoices on time as part of their grant funding, providing support where needed and coordinating with the finance team to ensure prompt processing.
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Book and arrange assemblies, coordinating between schools and our Bite Back Ambassadors.
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Support the School Ambassadors with travel logistics as they deliver assemblies in schools across England and Scotland.
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Maintain and regularly update programme management software and associated data to ensure accurate and up to date information for all participating schools.
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Ensure successful end-to-end support for the 100+ schools participating in the programme throughout the next school year.
Project support
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Provide support to Programme Manager in the delivery of projects, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and scope.
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Assist in the delivery of the Local Authority programme, including traveling as needed to facilitate workshops and provide support to the team’s operational requirements.
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Provide support for the primary school pilot programme and contribute to the creation and development of engaging resources tailored for primary school use.
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Provide ad hoc input to evolving organisational requirements as directed by senior team members.
Skills and Experience
We recognise that the list below is broad and we realise that the “ideal candidate” doesn’t really exist. What we will be looking for as we evaluate applications is demonstrable experience in at least some of these, and evidence of capacity to build skills in other areas. Please don’t be put off applying for one of our jobs because you can’t demonstrate every skill. If you're passionate and excited about working for us, and possess the main skills and experience we are looking for, go ahead and apply. You could be just what we are looking for!
The ideal candidate would have the following experience and qualities:
Essential
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Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders at the individual level and in representation of the organisation.
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Strong organisational and project management skills, with excellent time management, ability to manage competing priorities and attention to detail.
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Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages and language to resonate with different audiences.
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Ability to travel across England and Scotland when required (occasional).
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A proven record of building relationships across sectors, with young people and adults.
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Experience of creating resources which are engaging for young people and simple to deliver for teachers.
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Experience of youth facilitation and/or delivering training.
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Experience in presenting and delivering content, preferably within an educational setting, such as leading assemblies.
Desirable
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Confident public speaker or willingness to learn
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Experience of working with CRM systems particularly Salesforce.
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Strong understanding of the education sector and experience of working with schools and teachers.
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Experience in drafting compelling copy and uploading content to digital platforms.
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Understanding of youth social action and extracurricular programmes.
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Interest in campaigning, social justice, food, and child health.
Approach to Work
You will be able to show the following qualities:
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A bold and open mind - you will be prepared to think differently about issues.
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A level head - you will be comfortable working both reactively and proactively.
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A sense of humour - we believe work should be fun and that we all perform at our very best when we enjoy what we do.
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Creativity - you will come at issues from new and surprising angles
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A commitment to Bite Back’s values: Fresh, Resilient, Respectful, Energetic, Real.
Please read the full application pack on how to apply. You will need to submit a CV as well as answers to the four questions.
OUR MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE WAY UNHEALTHY FOOD IS MADE, MARKETED AND SOLD, ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a member of the newly formed Development Team, you will lead on supporter engagement for the School and its’ Students through effective fundraising communications and year-round event delivery. You will support prospect communications, and assure best-in-class stewardship of donors while enabling delivery of rights and benefits to Centenary sponsors and partners.
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
This role will assist with day-to-day management of Royal Ballet School’s fundraising work to support retention of recurring income from existing streams and facilitate the onboarding of new donors.
Reporting to the Development Operations Manager, the post-holder will assist with the planning and delivery of a large number of year-round engagement events through in-house visits and performances, external events and ticketing management for centenary performances. This role will lead on all fundraising communications to donor and prospect segments, and oversee campaign tracking, while relying on accurate data use and record keeping. The role will also support the administrative processing of ad-hoc Legacy request donations.
MAIN DUTIES
Fundraising Communications:
- Lead on communications for the Team, segmenting prospects and donors, ensuring they receive regular and tailored emails
- Oversee key termly campaigns, sponsor reports and videos, event invitations and summer performance comms
- Use Dot Digital to send communications and securely hold and update donor contact information
- Work closely with the School’s Communications and Marketing department to advance design and content briefs as required.
Event Planning & Delivery:
- Attend annual School calendar planning meetings
- Manage delivery of approx. 35+ in-house donor visits to Upper School and White Lodge all year round
- Support the delivery external events for existing donors as well as cultivation events for prospects
- Coordinate performance invitations, attendance and hospitality at Opera Holland Park, Linbury Theatre, and the Royal Opera House and other third party venues
- Log and track all event invitations, RSVPs and attendance through the CRM
- Work closely with the teaching staff to coordinate any activities that are student-facing.
Donor Data Stewardship:
- Support the Donor Relations Team to administrate and deliver benefits to a portfolio of donors, sponsors and partners
- Work alongside Artistic, Academic, and Operational colleagues to ensure best Donor Experience
- Develop skills as an integral member of the Development Team in nurturing relationships with internal departments and external individual donors and trustees
- Keep accurate contact data and record keeping for the wider team reporting and monitoring needs
Legacy Gift Administration:
- Administrate Gifts in Wills from Legators working with executors and families and coordinating timelines for income with the Finance team
- Work with the team to build the ‘in memory’ programme for the School’s Centenary and ensuring subsequent ‘In-Memory’ benefits are delivered.
General Support:
- Support the Development Operations Manager and Head of Donor Relations with the evolving needs of the Development Office, as it seeks to grow income and impact in 2026 and beyond.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria:
- Willing to work collaboratively across all functions of the department and wider School
- Daily working knowledge of Windows PC systems and Microsoft Office programs
- Minimum of two years administrative and operational experience
- Experience in maintaining and managing a contacts database
- Experience of working in a non-profit or charity fundraising environment
- Confident and well presented with strong relationship management skills
- Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Good organisational skills with ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines
- Numerate with a meticulous attention to detail and able to understand budgets
- Flexible to assist at performances and events falling outside normal working hours
Desirable Criteria:
- Empathy with and a commitment to the aims and ethos of the School
- Previous experience of organising premium events and large functions
- A knowledge and appreciation of the arts, particularly dance and ballet
- Previous experience of using Access CRM
- A good understanding Dot Digital
- IoF qualified and/or relevant degree subject
SAFEGUARDING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and recognises that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to children’s safeguarding and to share this child-centred approach. This approach means that staff must consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child. Additionally, the following is expected of all staff:
- To uphold the School’s policies relating to safeguarding and child protection, behaviour, health and safety and all other relevant policies
- To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and come into contact with
- To report any safeguarding concerns using the relevant channels, such as informing the Designated Safeguarding Lead, in a timely and appropriate manner
- To ensure full compliance with all statutory regulations, particularly the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education, and to communicate concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, other relevant staff of The Royal Ballet School or local children’s services as appropriate.
The information detailed here about this role should not be considered encompassing. Over time, the emphasis of the job may change without changing the general characterisation of the role or the level of duties and responsibilities. This information will be periodically reviewed and revised in consultation with the postholder.
We are committed to creating an environment where all our employees feel part of our team and can flourish, regardless of their background. We’re proud to be an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Purpose
This role sits within our crisis alternative service, Safe Space, which is a core and out of hours service providing a safe and welcoming space for people who are feeling distressed and experiencing crisis. Our aim of the service is to keep individuals well in the community and prevent readmission into hospital. The service operates 365 days a year from 14:00-22:00pm across all of our boroughs.
Staff within the service will provide person-centred, practical and emotional support, face to face or via telephone or virtual on a one-to-one basis to individuals experiencing mental health crisis or preventing crisis.
The objectives of the service include:
- To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health and social crisis in HFEH.
- To proactively work with keeping people well in the community to reduce re-admitters into hospitals by working with WL NHS teams (e.g. discharge, LPS, CATT, MINT and SPA)
- To provide a true alternative to A&E via a non-clinical drop-in service to support clients
- To provide support to clients accessing the service- for instance: signposting, de-escalation and crisis recovery planning.
- To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
- To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
- To treat service users with respect, dignity and personalised support
- To raise awareness of mental health services available with the goal to improve long term mental health and reduce social isolation
- To increase self-management skills of those accessing the service
- To reduce the use of police, ambulance and statutory mental health services whilst experiencing crisis via a drop-in service.
- To reduce the use of statutory crisis services by people experiencing mental ill health without positive outcomes for the individual
The Role
The role of the team manager will be to support the rest of the team in delivering interventions on a one-to-one. The role will also involve triaging and assessing all clients accessing the service, signposting and delivering collaborative self-management plans with clients to improve mental wellbeing. The role will also include line management and supervision of senior support workers and support workers within the service. Team managers are responsible for management of their site; including report writing, audits and being the named manager for the site and allocated borough following the borough-based approach. This role directly supports the service managers in keeping to a high standard service. The role will include implementing a smooth running of the service including facilitating debriefing and providing senior support onsite. The role of the team manager is non-clinical.
Key Responsibilities
• Providing a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities.
• Guiding the team, responding to referrals and planning each shift in terms of staffing, activities and case allocation
• Understanding of risk and risk management
• Understanding safeguarding adults and children processes and legal requirements
• To work autonomously in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
• Oversee re-admitters and clients being discharged on a weekly basis
• Good time keeping skills - Essential
• Responsible lead for allocated site, attend and lead discussions with MDT teams
• Responsible for keeping allocated site to a high standard and reporting any health and safety concerns
• To facilitate weekly team meetings with minutes and feedback any internal and external changes
• This role will be considered a key worker role
• Understanding of safety planning and de-escalation
• Experience of working with challenging behaviour
• Keep minutes of all meetings attended and feedback to the wider team
• Working collaboratively with clients to understand their needs and developing flexible and realistic crisis support packages/person centred plans
• Promoting people’ rights and responsibilities
• Considering each person as an individual
• Listening to clients and encouraging positive steps towards self-management of crisis and recovery
• To attend all mandatory training including safeguarding and GDPR.
• Providing advice, information, practical and emotional support to clients
• Proactively recognising the indicators of deteriorating mental health and facilitate appropriate action, whilst liaising with relevant agencies e.g. CATT, Emergency Duty Teams, CMHTS, etc
• Engaging with clients to show empathy, inspire hope and promote recovery
• Establishing supportive, empowering and respectful relationships with clients and carers/ family
• Maintaining accurate records, detailing interventions
• Ensuring that outcomes, outputs and impact are recorded
• Understanding CQC standards and NICE guidelines around mental health
• Providing administrative support to the team
• Overseeing and provide shadowing to new staff members and volunteers
• Attend reflective practice, peer supervision and line management supervision
• Create and maintain good working relationships with partner agencies
• Actively participate in training and development
• Provide guidance to support workers and volunteers
• To work with service managers and assist with reporting and monitoring
Person Specification
• Minimum of 1 year working in mental health services and with clients experiencing mental health distress and crisis
• Experience of line management within a mental health setting
• Experience of de-escalation
• Experience of managing challenging behaviour and dealing with clients with complex needs
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Understanding of the Recovery Model in mental health
• Understanding of the principles of trauma informed care
• Understanding of suicide prevention and safety planning
• Experience of managing safeguarding risks and understanding legal requirements for safeguarding adults and children
• Understanding of how to report and mitigate risks
• Understanding of the relationship between mental health and social issues and how these issues may impact on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
• Understanding of relevant legislation and policies
• Understanding safeguarding adults and children processes and legal requirements
• Awareness of issues in mental health service provision
• A good understanding of mental health conditions
• Experience of working with vulnerable individuals
• Creative and flexible approach to working with individuals
• Ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner and de-escalate challenging situations
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload
• Ability to involve clients and carers in all aspects of work
• Empathy and non-judgemental approach
• Good communication skills
• Capacity to work within an agreed shift pattern
• Experience of delivering information and advice (housing, benefits, debt etc)
• Experience of non-clinical, therapeutic interventions like psychoeducation
• Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint, with proven ability to input and extract information and produce reports
• Understanding of different databases such as Views, Salesforce and NHS
• Car driver with sole ownership of a vehicle and ability to travel to multiple locations (e.g. NHS sites and community sites) would be essential.
• Ability to work out of hours and on weekends at multiple locations including NHS sites and community sites
We’re here to make sure that everyone suffering with a mental health problem gets the help they need to recover.




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Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
At Home-Start Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow, we believe that childhood can’t wait. We’re a vibrant, community-rooted charity supporting families through the critical early years of parenting. Our volunteers and staff work side-by-side with families, offering emotional and practical support, building confidence, and creating lasting connections.
We are now seeking a dynamic Impact and Operations Manager to join our passionate team and shape the future of our services.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to lead our impact and operations strategy, ensuring we have the insight, tools, and systems to deliver high-quality support to families. You’ll play a pivotal role in measuring and communicating our impact, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage data collection, evaluation, and reporting across all family support services
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Develop tailored reports and insights for internal and external stakeholders
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Collaborate on funding applications with the CEO and Head of Marketing & Fundraising
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Oversee administrative systems and policies, including GDPR compliance and HR processes
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Manage office operations, including tech support, premises, and general administration
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Contribute to strategic planning and service innovation using data and insight
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Strengthen our presence across local and national networks in partnership with the Senior Management Team
What You’ll Bring
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Strong experience in managing and interpreting data to drive impact and inform strategy
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Strategic thinking with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results
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Confident with technology and quick to learn new tools and systems
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships
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A curious, analytical mindset and a passion for telling the story of our work
Why Join Us?
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A flexible, hybrid working model co-designed with our team
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A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven culture
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A chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of local families
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Excellent pension and generous annual leave
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Gift Aid Specialist to join the Royal British Legion on a fixed-term, 12-month contract to lead a review and enhancement of our Gift Aid processes'. Along with undertaking regular business activities and tasks. This role offers the chance to work closely with multiple teams to maximise Gift Aid income and ensure full compliance with HMRC regulations across more than £100 million of fundraised income. You will be the key point of contact for Gift Aid matters, supporting the organisation to strengthen its financial foundation in support of our important mission.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues from Data Services, Finance, Income Processing, and other teams to ensure claims are accurate and compliant. You will champion Gift Aid uptake across RBL’s income streams, provide valuable insight into donor data, and support declaration repair and refresh campaigns. Managing and supporting relationships with external partners who carry out Gift Aid activities on our behalf will also be a key part of your role.
We are seeking someone who can take ownership of reviewing and updating Gift Aid policies, procedures, and training materials to reflect changing legislation. You will help embed robust monitoring and reporting frameworks, manage change programmes, and ensure that compliance and risk are effectively managed. Representing the Royal British Legion in dealings with HMRC and external auditors will be an important responsibility, requiring strong communication and organisational skills.
If you have expert knowledge of Gift Aid legislation and financial audit processes, alongside proven project management experience and the ability to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders, we would love to hear from you. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference within a respected charity, helping to maximise income that directly supports veterans and their families.
You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days per week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Closing Date: 9th July 2025
We provide lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families. Our support starts after one day of service and continues through




Contract: Full time, six months fixed-term contract (Maternity cover)
Location: London, required to attend the London office twice a week
A little bit about the role
Please note that applications for this role will close on Friday 11 July 2025 at 9am
Our people and culture are the critical enablers for us to achieve our mission.
Frontline needs to sustain a brilliant and high performing workforce that is driven to be the best they can, and our Head of People leads the work and team responsible for achieving this.
As the leader of the People team, you will oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including strategy, performance, recruitment, induction, learning and development, diversity and inclusion, engagement, policies and more.
You will be an exemplary role model and leader championing high performance within a culture of freedom and responsibility. Your ability to build and develop strong and trusting relationships will underpin your excellent domain knowledge, sound judgement, comfort with pace and focus on outcomes.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement our People & Culture strategy, goals and annual delivery plan
- Oversee all internal D&I initiatives including the D&I working group, point of contact for affinity group and all D&I training
- Line manage the People Team to achieve high performance of both the team and organisation
- Play a proactive role as a member of the Leadership Group and Operations team to champion high performance and our culture – supporting colleagues wherever priorities are identified, and the need is greatest
Please review the job pack for full list of responsibilities.
Please note that this role is a 6-month fixed term contract to cover for maternity.
A little bit about you
We’d like to see applicants who have experience leading and managing a HR team, who are able to empower, motivate and set strategic direction towards organisational goals. You will have strong knowledge and understanding of all areas of HR, able to build strong relationships and an ability to apply employment law in a pragmatic way to deliver principled solutions.
We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own.
If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you.
Important information
We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.
Please let us know how we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you by emailing the People team (please see job pack for contact details).
We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.
We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!
Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.
For further information about this role, please contact Suzi Lawrence – Head of People (please see job pack for contact details)
To make life better for children at risk of harm, by improving the services that support them.




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Community Fundraising and Partnerships Coordinator
Charity People are thrilled to be partnering with All People All Places (APAP) in their search for a new Community Fundraising and Partnerships Coordinator; this is a newly created role that will lead on building meaningful relationships across the local community to generate new income and increase engagement.
"All People All Places is a small, locally focused homelessness charity working across Enfield and Haringey. We provide vital services including a day centre, advocacy and casework, and a small year-round night shelter. We work in close partnership with local agencies and are a trusted gateway service for those facing homelessness. This role is key to helping us grow our reach and impact through community-driven support."
George Dunstall CEO, All People All Places
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a mission-led organisation tackling homelessness as it presents locally. You'll lead on community fundraising and engagement, working with schools, faith groups, local businesses and individuals to inspire support and deliver impactful campaigns.
The Role
- Salary: £34,000-£38,000 FTE (£20,400-£30,400 actual)
- Part-time: 3 or 4 days per week (0.6-0.8 FTE)
- Location: Hybrid between home, office and within the local communities of Edmonton, Enfield
- Contract: 12-month fixed term with view to permanent extension
- 26 days (pro-rata) annual leave plus bank holidays
- Wellbeing fund for hobbies or self-care
- Training and development budget
- Cycle to work scheme and travel card loan
- 5% employer pension contribution
This new role will be at the centre of community fundraising; building relationships, coordinating events, and delivering campaigns that raise awareness and income. You'll also lead on the development of APAP's annual fundraising campaign and support the upcoming rebrand and communications strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and manage relationships with community groups, schools, and local businesses.
- Lead and develop community fundraising activities, events and opportunities.
- Develop and deliver APAP's annual fundraising campaign.
- Create engaging content and stories to showcase impact.
- Steward donors and fundraisers with warmth and professionalism.
- Taking a lead on organisational communications and developing targeted communications to reach existing and new audiences.
- Collaborate with the CEO and wider team to align fundraising with strategic goals.
- Develop a variety of relevant resources for use across different audiences
- Develop, implement and monitor 'supporter journey' processes.
Top 3 Priorities for the First 6 Months
- Develop and deliver a refreshed annual fundraising campaign.
- Build a network of community supporters and local partnerships.
- Embed new branding and messaging into community engagement and communications.
About You
We're looking for someone with proven experience in community fundraising and engagement, someone who can build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups and communicate with clarity and warmth. You'll be confident managing multiple priorities independently and bring creativity and energy to campaigns and supporter engagement. Experience with Canva or similar design tools is a plus, as is familiarity with fundraising regulations, or a willingness to learn.
If this role inspires you to make your next career move, please get in touch with Kevin at Charity People to find out more about how to apply.
Closing date: Friday 25th July
Interview Date: w/c 28th July
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Job Title: Chief of Staff
Location: London or Bath (Hybrid with international travel)
Reporting to: CEO
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Application Deadline: 1st August 2025
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced person to join the team at the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF): one of the world's leading non-profit organisations, working at the intersection of environmental conservation and human rights.
About the Environmental Justice Foundation
EJF exists to protect the natural world and defend our fundamental human right to a secure environment. We believe in equity and justice and a need to respect, defend, and empower communities most at risk from habitat loss, biodiversity collapse and global heating. We campaign for environmental justice.
We use hard-hitting investigations, cutting-edge film and photography and strategic, high-level advocacy to secure lasting, systemic change to protect the ocean, wetlands and climate for biodiversity and for people. Our programmes are underpinned by grassroots partnerships and film-led investigations in the Global South, where our dedicated local teams work on complex, challenging issues, speaking truth to power. We partner and support environmental defenders and journalists, providing vital equipment and targeted training in filmmaking, investigations and communications that amplify grassroots voices and build local leadership and resilience to environmental injustice.
The Role
As Chief of Staff to the CEO, you will be a strategic partner and trusted advisor, playing a pivotal role in driving EJF’s mission forward during an exciting period of growth and global impact. You will support and empower the CEO to lead effectively across multiple programmes, geographies, and teams, ensuring the highest levels of operational focus, internal alignment, and mission delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Support: Act as a force multiplier for the CEO, helping to prioritise initiatives, manage high-level projects, and streamline decision-making processes. The role will act as a gatekeeper for the CEO, addressing and balancing competing demands and workloads.
- Executive Coordination: Prepare and arrange briefing documents, talking points, and correspondence. Attend meetings with or on behalf of the CEO and ensure timely follow-ups. Coordinate the CEO’s public and media engagements to ensure he is well-prepared.
- Organisational Alignment: Facilitate communication between the CEO and global teams to ensure alignment on goals, priorities, and values. Provide objective assessments of teams and their efficiency and effectiveness.
- Project Management: Oversee special projects from inception to completion, ensuring they align with organizational strategy and deliver measurable impact. Support for income generation, including grant applications, monitoring and reporting.
- Donor Engagement: Support major donor engagements and high-stakes partnerships.
- Thought Partnership: Serve as a critical sounding board, offering insights and constructive challenge on complex organisational and strategic issues.
About You
- You are highly organized, diligent, intellectually curious, and deeply committed to environmental and social justice.
- You have a strong background in strategy, operations, or executive-level coordination, ideally in a nonprofit, policy, or international development setting.
- You possess exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and a strong ability to research, synthesise and apply information quickly and to a high standard.
- You are diplomatic, discreet, and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
- You are proactive, resourceful, and capable of working independently on complex problems.
Desired Experience
- Minimum 7 years of experience in a senior strategic, advisory, or operational role
- Prior experience working with or reporting to C-suite executives
- Understanding of the nonprofit or advocacy sector, preferably in environmental or human rights fields
- Ability to travel internationally if required
What We Offer
- A purpose-driven role where your work will have a real-world impact
- A supportive, mission-led team with a shared commitment to environmental justice
- Opportunities for international engagement and professional growth
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with our mission to the email address provided.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.
EJF is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity within the workplace.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Chapter One
Chapter One is a dynamic, growing charity with a vision of a world in which all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive. Our mission is to close the reading gap by providing children with one-to-one support at the time they need it most.
Our unique Online Reading Volunteer programme currently supports around 3,000 children a year. It pairs disadvantaged, struggling five to eight-year old (KS1) readers with reading support volunteers who come from over 140 local and national businesses. The volunteer ask is very focused: readers commit 30 minutes a week to read with a child using a bespoke digital platform for an entire academic year. The results are transformative, boosting children's reading confidence and ability.
For more information about our programmes please visit our website. Please also take some time to visit our social media channels and watch our videos.
About the Role
The Human Resources (HR) & Administrative Assistant will provide support to the CEO, Line Managers and the wider team with a range of HR related and administrative tasks. They will work remotely and will need to have access to a reliable internet connection. They will report to the CEO.
This role is ideal for someone who wishes to pursue a career in HR, and Chapter One is willing to support the postholder to gain external qualifications. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and the post-holder must be permanently based in the UK at the time of applying and for the duration of their employment.
All Chapter One employees are required to attend quarterly in-person staff meetings held in various locations across the UK (all expenses covered); participation is mandatory.
Main duties will include:
HR Administration and Data Management
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Maintain accurate and up to date HR records on Chapter One systems
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Be the in-house expert on Breathe, Chapter One’s HR system
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Lead on data entry and HR system (Breathe HR) management, including generating relevant reports to support staff management and key decision making
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Monitor and track training and DBS records ensuring timely renewals in line with Chapter One’s policies
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Assist with documenting and maintaining HR process and workflows
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Ensure employee documents are stored correctly and confidentially
Organisational Policies and HR Procedures
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Working with the CEO and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to create, update and disseminate relevant Charity policies and/or updates to the staff handbook
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Prepare standard HR letters and documents (contracts, change letters)
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Lead on the liaison with and promotion of the organisations Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured EAP)
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Create process guides for staff in collaboration with Line Managers and the CEO
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Act as a first point of support for HR-related queries from managers, escalating to the CEO when needed
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Liaise with Chapter One’s external HR advice provider when additional expertise is required
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Proactively identify opportunities to streamline and improve HR administrative processes and procedures
Recruitment, Onboarding and Offboarding
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Support managers through the entirety of the recruitment process for staff and trustees - including, but not limited to, advertising vacancies, organising applications, arranging interviews, monitoring interview tasks, coordinating assessments, collecting candidate documents, requesting references
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Managing the onboarding process for all new staff, including, but not limited to, holding HR induction meetings, coordinating new starter paperwork, setting probation review dates and training
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Work with Line Managers to organise induction plans, schedule introductory meetings, and ensure new starters are fully supported during their initial weeks
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Coordinate the offboarding process for departing staff, including exit interviews, return of equipment, and removal from systems
General HR Support
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Organise and schedule staff meetings and organisation-wide training sessions
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Coordinate wellbeing and employee engagement activities, including, but not limited to annual surveys, staff away days, seasonal events
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Plan and coordinate in-person meeting logistics, including venue booking, accommodation, equipment and refreshments, ensuring all arrangements are inclusive and appropriately tailored to staff needs
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Work with the SLT to be a champion of Chapter One’s values, and a custodian of its supportive work culture
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Communicate instructions and other messages to Line Managers and staff clearly and promptly on behalf of the CEO
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Support with preparation for audits or compliance checks e.g. Right to Work, DBS
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Provide HR support to staff working groups e.g. Wellbeing or Learning and Development
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Attend external HR webinars (eg with DOHR or Breathe) and disseminate information to the CEO & Line Managers as required
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Stay informed of relevant employment law updates, notifying the CEO of possible changes needed to policies or procedures
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Support general organisational administration as needed, such as scheduling key meetings, maintaining registers or documentation, or assisting with regulatory filings
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Assist the CEO & Line Managers with additional HR and administrative/organisational tasks, assigned at the discretion of the CEO
We are looking for applicants with the following essential qualities:
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Educated to A-level standard or equivalent
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A genuine interest in Chapter One, with a passion for the work we do
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Experience in a similar HR role
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Proficient in use of Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and Google Workspace
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with colleagues at all levels
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Thoughtful, compassionate and inclusive approach to interpersonal relationships
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Self-motivated and proactive, with a problem-solving mindset
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Goal-oriented team-player who also thrives working independently
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Meticulous eye for detail, who takes pride in holding themself to the highest standards in all aspects of their work
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Professional, discreet and able to handle confidential information
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Working knowledge of HR functions
The best applicants will also have the following desirable qualities:
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Experience of working in the charity/non-profit sector
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A desire to develop a career in HR
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A qualification in HR, e.g. CIPD Level 3, or working towards one
Interview Dates:
1st round interviews - Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd July
2nd round interviews - Monday 28th July
Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from individuals who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.
Chapter One is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request
Please provide a CV and a covering letter (max 1 side of A4). Your letter must include:
1) A summary of your relevant experience, including clear examples.
2) Either: Tell us about a time when you helped onboard a new team member - what steps did you take to ensure they felt welcomed and prepared?
OR Tell us about a time when you identified an opportunity to improve an administrative process or system.
3) Tell us about how our organisational mission aligns with your values.
Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and to show us your talents - please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.
At Chapter One, we want to create a world where all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive.
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